Amblyrhynchus cristatus

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This is a marine iguana from the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. I took this in 1995 when I was still shooting film. The black reptile on black lava would Jim Zuckerman photography & photo tours

What do Galapagos marine iguanas eat? They are herbivores, feeding on a diet of green algae and seaweed. They usually dive for up to one minute at a time, with their heartbeat slowing to half its normal rate to conserve energy in the cold water. 😊👉 Check out our blog to learn more about Marine iguanas! #photography #iguanas #galapagos #galapagosislands #diet #wildlife

Marine iguanas are endemic to the Galapagos Islands and are the only sea-going lizards in the world!

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Marine Iguana Photo by Igor Guchshin

Curious fact: The Marine Iguanas of the Galapagos Islands are the only seafaring lizards on the planet. . Congratulations @simonjpierce for this amazing shot of a marine iguana and thanks for sharing it with us! Please check his gallery and show him some love! . Follow us on Facebook (Link in Bio!) and tag your pictures with #thebarefootwalker for a possible feature here! . #marineiguana #beautiful #iguana #lizard #galapagos #scubadiving #conservation #diving #scuba #naturelovers…

Frans Lanting - Marine iguana, Amblyrhynchus cristatus, Galapagos Islands